Rebecca David Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Developing quality written, online and video content to build the knowledge and confidence of educators to promote and foster positive mental health and wellbeing for children and young people.- This includes working closely with First Nations educators, Elders, mental health experts and communities to create the Be You Cultural Actions Catalogue and other culturally responsive resources.- Working with Monash University and educator focus groups, using the latest research to develop an… Show more Developing quality written, online and video content to build the knowledge and confidence of educators to promote and foster positive mental health and wellbeing for children and young people.- This includes working closely with First Nations educators, Elders, mental health experts and communities to create the Be You Cultural Actions Catalogue and other culturally responsive resources.- Working with Monash University and educator focus groups, using the latest research to develop an educator wellbeing guide. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Developing website content and speeches, along with engaging community stakeholders on initiatives including:- Family Violence Reform Rolling Action Plan 2020-2023- Recognition Matters

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Unearthing and writing compelling, inspiring stories about food relief charities and the people they serve in the community- Creating a national editorial and social media framework for Feed Appeal, publishing stories across daily, community and regional mastheads. We raised a record $1.5million in 2020 and will award 52 grants to food relief charities across the country- Strategic planning, including taking the initiative to create a successful pitch to Bruce Springsteen, who agreed… Show more - Unearthing and writing compelling, inspiring stories about food relief charities and the people they serve in the community- Creating a national editorial and social media framework for Feed Appeal, publishing stories across daily, community and regional mastheads. We raised a record $1.5million in 2020 and will award 52 grants to food relief charities across the country- Strategic planning, including taking the initiative to create a successful pitch to Bruce Springsteen, who agreed to support the appeal during his Australian tours. His involvement has led to raising more than $1million for the Appeal- Liaising with charities and interviewing people to research and write compelling EDMs- Assessing charity grant applications through SmartyGrants- Strategic planning and decision-making as part of the Grants Governance Committee Show less

Melbourne, Australia

- Researching and writing news articles, and leading editorial campaigns, that are published across Leader's mastheads. This includes in-depth investigative pieces, data journalism and breaking news stories- Co-ordinated editorial campaigns with organisations including Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, VCOSS, Disability Resources Centre and Launch Housing- I specialise in writing about complex social issues - and people dealing with them - in a sensitive and ethical way. The role requires… Show more - Researching and writing news articles, and leading editorial campaigns, that are published across Leader's mastheads. This includes in-depth investigative pieces, data journalism and breaking news stories- Co-ordinated editorial campaigns with organisations including Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, VCOSS, Disability Resources Centre and Launch Housing- I specialise in writing about complex social issues - and people dealing with them - in a sensitive and ethical way. The role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, strict time management and organisational skills- Editing and building web contentACHIEVEMENTS- News Media Works Awards 2018 Best Social Campaign finalist: "Feed Melbourne Appeal"- Community News Awards of Australia 2017 Best Feature finalist: “Getting Justice for All” racial profiling and police accountability investigation- Leader Editorial Awards 2013 Best Feature winner: “A Duty of Care” rooming house standards investigation- Leader Editorial Awards 2013 Best Campaign winner: "Feed Melbourne Appeal" Show less

Melbourne, Australia

- Developing story ideas and successful campaigns, such as 'Fix Our Level Crossing' for the Springvale Dandenong Leader- Managing a team of staff (including reporters and photographers) to produce the Dandenong and Springvale Dandenong Leader weekly newspapers- Editing and proofreading stories- Creating partnerships with major stakeholders and community groups

Melbourne, Australia

- Interviewing people and conducting research for local government, crime, human interest and arts stories against strict deadlines- Community News Awards of Australia 2009 Best News Story finalist: "Bloody Disgrace"- Leader Editorial Awards 2008 Paper of the Year: Dandenong Leader

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne

- Interviewing people to write case studies and stories about the impact of Feed Melbourne Appeal grants- Creating engaging social media posts to promote the appeal- Liaising with charities and major stakeholders including Newman's Own Foundation and Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation- Strategic planning committee member- Co-ordinating tin-rattling volunteers at major events

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Interviewing people and conducting research to write stories focusing on youth issues for the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services' Youth Central website.

Melbourne

- Interviewing athletes and writing copy for the Commonwealth Games 2006 news wire service- Writing match reports

Melbourne, Australia

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

M.U. Program For High-Achieving Students, History